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Afghan People Vote in Presidential Elections despite Threats

Voting has begun in Afghanistan's presidential election, with over nine million registered voters potentially heading to the polls amid tight security measures.

Turkey to Continue Trade with Iran Despite US Bans: Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said it was impossible for Turkey to stop buying oil and natural gas from Iran, despite the threat of US sanctions, and added that trade between the two countries would continue, a report said.

Iran, Kazakhstan Vow to Boost Agriculture Ties

The prime minister of Kazakhstan and the minister of agriculture of Iran have called for the development of agricultural cooperation between Tehran and Nur-Sultan.

Iranian ‘Fuel Filter’ Wins Silver at Silicon Valley Invention Festival

An Iranian petrol filter project has shined at Silicon Valley International Invention Festival without the presence of its inventors, who are barred from visiting the US.

Evidence of Early Humans Discovered in Southern Iran

Archaeological studies have found traces of early human life in the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas that go back to more than 5,000 years ago.

Iran Denounces US Bid to Change Globally-Recognized Rules

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has denounced the United States’ destructive and one-sided approach, and its attempt to change the recognized rules of the international system.

Hostage-Taking in NY: US Bars Zarif from Visiting Diplomat at Hospital

The US has barred Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif from visiting Iran’s UN ambassador, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, at a hospital in New York City, where he is hospitalized for cancer, saying the permission would be issued if Iran releases an American prisoner.

Did US Just Complete Its Part of New Prisoner Swap with Iran?

The US “deportation” of an Iranian woman prisoner charged with circumvention of Washington’s sanctions against Tehran seems to be part of a new prisoner exchange deal between Iran and the US despite an official denial.

World Must Stop US ‘Disastrous’ Nuclear Policy: Iran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Gholam-Hossein Dehqani says the world must stop the United States’ irresponsible and disastrous nuclear policy, especially Donald Trump’s extensive plan to modernize the US nuclear arsenals.

Iranian, Syrian FMs Meet in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Muallem in New York.

Iran Condemns US Sanctions against China, Russia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has condemned the latest US sanctions against Chinese and Russian firms and individuals, warning the international community about the consequences of Washington’s arbitrary bans and economic terrorism.

Future Generations to Reap Benefits of Chabahar: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the current and future generations of the region will reap the benefits of the Chabahr port jointly developed by Iran and India.

Ancient Civilizations Play Key Role in Global Peace: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has praised the key role of ancient civilizations in maintaining peace and security across the world.

Iran Urges UK to Stop Selling Weapons to Saudi Aggressors

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has urged the United Kingdom to stop selling arms to Saudi invaders of Yemen instead of launching a smear campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian Woman Released after 27 Months in US Jail

A US federal court has ruled that an Iranian woman held in Australia for two years without trial over alleged violation of US sanctions is free to go.

Iran Must Stop Pinning Hope on ‘Untrustworthy’ Europe: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the country’s officials to stop pinning their hope on “untrustworthy” European countries, slamming them for sticking to the US sanctions against Tehran.

Former French President Jacques Chirac Dies at 86

Former French President Jacques Chirac, whose later years were blighted by corruption scandals, has passed away at the age of 86.

Rouhani’s UNGA Speech Makes Headlines in Iran

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, September 26, 2019, and picked headlines from 8 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Economy Adapting Itself to US Sanctions: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told ABC News that the country’s economy is adapting itself to the US sanctions in such a way that it has experienced a “trajectory of economic growth” in recent months.

Tehran, Dublin Discuss Promotion of Ties in New York

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Irish counterpart Michael D. Higgins in New York on the sidelines of the 74th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Bin Salman Finally Accepts Responsibility for Khashoggi Murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has finally confessed that he is the one responsible for the last year’s killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Iran Plans to Produce 135 Medicines Domestically

An Iranian official has unveiled plans for the production of 135 strategic pharmaceutical products inside the country with the help of local knowledge-based companies and start-ups.

5 Killed after Train Derails in Southeastern Iran

The death toll from a Wednesday train accident in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan has reached five, local officials said.

Iran’s President, UN Chief Meet in NY

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has held a meeting with Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in the US.

Rouhani in UNGA Speech: Iran’s Response to Negotiation under Sanctions Is ‘No’

Iranian president Hassan Rouhani delivered his speech to the United Nations General Assembly.